Periploca somaliensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
392823
Status:
valid
Authors:
Browicz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Arbor. Kórnickie 9: 53 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392155
Common Names
- Periploca somaliensis
- Somali Velvet Plant
- Somali Periploca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Periploca brevicoronata Goyder & Boulos [unknown]
Description
Periploca somaliensis (also called Somali Periploca, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Periploca somaliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Periploca somaliensis are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Periploca somaliensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Periploca somaliensis
Periploca somaliensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Somalia.
Periploca somaliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Periploca somaliensis?
Periploca somaliensis
What is the common name of Periploca somaliensis?
Somali Silkvine
Where is Periploca somaliensis native to?
East Africa
Species in the Periploca genus
Periploca graeca, Periploca laevigata, Periploca linearifolia, Periploca aphylla, Periploca angustifolia, Periploca sepium, Periploca purpurea, Periploca somaliensis, Periploca calophylla, Periploca gracilis, Periploca hydaspidis, Periploca floribunda, Periploca chevalieri, Periploca visciformis, Periploca forrestii, Periploca tsiangii, Periploca chrysantha,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
Kazimierz Browicz (1925-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Browicz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:100504-1: Based on the initial data import